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Medical Terminology > Module 5: Digestive System > Flashcards

Module 5: Digestive System Flashcards

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palat/o

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palate

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bucc/o

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cheek

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gloss/o

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tongue

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odont/o

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tooth

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5
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gingiv/o

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gums

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sial/o

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saliva

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sialaden/o

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salivary gland

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-ase

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enzyme

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9
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amylase

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enzyme which begins digestion of carbohydrates

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10
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cytokines and proteins

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Substances that contribute to healing and growth

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prote/o

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protein

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Tooth structure

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a crown, a neck, and a root

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The crown

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a bonelike connective tissue that covers the roots of the teeth for support

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The cementum

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a layer of the crown surrounded by a periodental membrane to hold the tooth in place

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The dentin

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A layer of the crown that contains the pulp cavity full of connective tissue, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves

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parotid

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near the ear

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17
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submandibular

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under the jawbone

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18
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sublingual

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under the tongue

19
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deciduous teeth

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baby teeth (20 in total)

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How many permanent adult teeth in total?

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32

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Nasopharynx

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Where the roof of the mouth blends into the throat

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Pharyngeal tonsils (aka adenoids)

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Located behind the nasal cavity on the roof of the nasopharynx

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Palatine tonsils

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Located on each side of the oropharynx

24
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oropharynx

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Part of the pharynx located at the back of the mouth

25
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lingual tonsils

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Located on the tongue

26
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What do tonsils produce?

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Lymphocytes

27
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What are lymphocytes?

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Disease fighting white blood cells

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Papillae

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Taste buds

29
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Bolus

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Compact mass of food formed by mastication and saliva

30
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Mastication

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Chewing

31
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Where is the tongue attached?

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Attached at the inside of the lower jawbone

32
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uvul/o

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uvula

33
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Uvula

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small, soft, teardrop of tissue dangling from the center of the soft palate which helps to form vocal sounds

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Rugae or ridges

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Can be felt in the top/ front of the mouth that aid in crushing food in preparation for swallowing

35
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Hard palates

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anterior aspect of the mouth roof (front)

36
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Soft palates

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Posterior aspect of the mouth roof (back)

37
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What makes up the oral cavity?

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Mouth, cheeks, lips, underside of tongue, soft palates, rugae, and uvula

38
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What is another term for digestive system?

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The gastrointestinal tract or the GI tract

39
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What are the principle functions of the digestive system?

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Ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination

40
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or/o, stomat/o

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mouth

41
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lingu/o, gloss/o

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tongue

42
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dent/i, odont/o

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teeth

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Medical Terminology (7 decks)

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